These small, porch-like areas are common fixtures that date back centuries.
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What Is a Portico?
Design:GTM Architects/ Photo:Kip Dawkins
A portico is a roofed structure with columns that is attached to the front entryway of a home.
For one, porticos andporchesdiffer in that a portico is much smaller in size.
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Why Choose a Portico?
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Another benefit of porticos is how classic they are in architecture.
How Much Does a Portico Cost?
Porticos can be made of wood, metal, stone, or composite materials.
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Wood will likely be one of the more affordable options, though it will require more maintenance.
Portico of a Greek Temple.Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Portico.National Gallery of Art.
